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I’ve written quite a few natural hair care articles over the years. Recipes like nourishing conditioner and herbal hair treatments for healthier hair. However, healthy hair starts with scalp health. This hair growth oil helps nourish the scalp and is great for anyone dealing with hair loss and breakage.

I originally wrote this recipe for men who may notice thinning hair with age. However, plenty of women are also looking for hair products to address hair health. Over styling, tight hairstyles (like tight braids), heat styling tools, thyroid problems, androgenetic alopecia, and pregnancy can all contribute to hair loss.

Over half of women experience hair loss at some point. You may not even have thinning hair but want to grow longer hair.

I started experimenting with natural ways to encourage hair regrowth for myself after a pregnancy. I realized that this hair growth oil would be just as effective on men who want to avoid hair loss. No matter who you are if you notice your hair isn’t as abundant as it used to be the good news is that there are natural options.

Encourage Healthy Hair Growth

As with everything else, the foundation of healthy hair is a healthy diet. Nutrients like biotin and collagen help all hair types stay healthy and strong. Experts recommend focusing on B vitamins, vitamin C (for collagen production), Omega-3 fatty acids, and vitamins D and A.

And if you’re iron deficient that can play a role too. Iron is necessary for healthy blood flow to the hair follicles. I try to get as many nutrients as I can from whole foods, but supplements can help fill in the gaps. When we’re getting enough nutrition it can help reduce hair breakage, receding hairlines, and split ends too.

Hydration and minerals are also really important. If you notice dry hair, frizz, or dry scalp you may need to drink more water. You can read my recipe for a hydrating mineral drink here.

Oil Treatment for Hair Growth

If your locs need some extra TLC then a natural scalp treatment can do the trick. There are a variety of natural oils that encourage quick and easy hair growth. Some popular options include almond oil, argan oil, coconut oil, and jojoba oil. For those with alopecia, vitamin E can help reduce oxidative damage to the scalp and encourage hair growth.

While there are lots of options, in this recipe, I use:

  • Castor oil – Used for detox in remedies like castor oil packs. I’ve also used it to thicken/lengthen my hair and eyelashes. Not only does it help with hair loss but it majorly boosts hair growth. My hair grew 1.5 inches in a month after using it twice a week!
  • Black Seed OilBlack seed oil has many benefits but is especially wonderful for hair growth. It can help remedy some fungal infections that lead to hair loss, and may also help avoid thinning hair in the first place. You can use it internally or topically, just test a small amount on the skin of the inner arm first before using it on a large area. Black seed oil can be irritating to some people.
  • Rosemary Oil – Well known for its ability to stimulate hair growth, rosemary is often added to hair growth treatments and shampoos. Adding a small amount adds a pleasant scent and increases the recipe’s effectiveness by reducing inflammation and dandruff.
  • Lavender Essential Oil – Also great for skin health and hair growth. It helps mellow out the scent of the black cumin seed and rosemary to create a refreshing scent.

Tea tree and peppermint oil are also helpful but I didn’t personally use them in my recipe. You can add a few drops of tea tree if desired to help with dandruff, greasy scalp, or any fungal issues. Peppermint helps stimulate the scalp and increases blood flow for hair growth.

Optional Olive and Cayenne Oil

Cayenne helps boost blood circulation and is a folk remedy for hair loss and sore muscles. If you want to incorporate it into your hair growth oil, it’s easy to do an infusion. Here’s what you’ll need:

  1. Add the ingredients to the top of a double burner and infuse for about an hour.
  2. You can also do a solar infusion. Simply leave the cayenne and oil in a glass jar in the sun for a few days.
  3. Strain the cayenne out and reserve the oil to use in your hair growth oil recipe.
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Natural Hair Growth Oil Recipe

A combination of oils that encourage hair growth, such as castor oil, black cumin seed, rosemary, and lavender.
Prep Time4 minutes
Yield: 3 ounces
Author: Katie Wells

Materials

Instructions

  • Combine all the ingredients in a dark glass bottle. A brown dropper bottle can be used, but I reuse the black cumin seed bottle. It has special miron glass that protects the oils from going rancid for years.
  • Moisten hair and massage 10-30 drops (or ½ to 1 teaspoon) into the scalp.
  • Leave on for one hour or overnight and wash out. I recommend using at night and sleeping with a towel on the pillow to avoid oil stains.
  • Use once a week or as needed to increase hair growth.

Notes

Test the oils on a small part of the inner arm before using on the entire scalp. Don’t use it if it causes any reaction or sensitivity. Black cumin seed oil will irritate the skin for a small percentage of people with sensitive skin.

Like this recipe? Here are 11 tips for how to have healthier hair and avoid thinning hair.

What products do you (or the men in your life) use in their hair? What are your tips for fuller, healthier hair?

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About Katie Wells

Katie Wells, CTNC, MCHC, Founder of Wellness Mama and Co-founder of Wellnesse, has a background in research, journalism, and nutrition. As a mom of six, she turned to research and took health into her own hands to find answers to her health problems. WellnessMama.com is the culmination of her thousands of hours of research and all posts are medically reviewed and verified by the Wellness Mama research team. Katie is also the author of the bestselling books The Wellness Mama Cookbook and The Wellness Mama 5-Step Lifestyle Detox.

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60 responses to “Natural Hair Growth Oil”

  1. Rachel Avatar

    Hi Katie!

    I’m wondering what you would add to this to make it a “healing” product as well. I am looking into using several of your recipes on my horse – this one in particular for the scratches he gets all over. I was thinking that tea tree oil would be beneficial to help with the healing aspect – and how much?
    My boy recently got some awful scratches on his face. They are mostly healed now, but the fur isn’t growing back. I’d love to just make an “all in one” treatment for this!!

    Thanks!!

  2. Kendra Freeborn Avatar
    Kendra Freeborn

    Katie,

    Could I use my Rosemary essential oil instead of the oil? I’m making this for my guys for Christmas so I’d love a response if possible- thanks so much.

    Merry Christmas!

    Kendra

  3. jeanette charlot Avatar
    jeanette charlot

    Hey my name is jeanette charlot and I have loss some of my hair my back hair has a big patch and ever since I had that patch. My back hair won’t grow

  4. Mo Avatar

    Hi,

    Wow. Now men would be happy to know that there is some remedies for them to use for hair growth.

  5. Cynthia Avatar
    Cynthia

    I would also like to know the answer to Ely’s question. Can we substitute Rosemary essential oil for the Rosemary antioxidant extract? And if so, how much Rosemary essential oil should be used?

  6. Jaclyn Avatar
    Jaclyn

    I was thinking of adding aloe Vera to this recipe for my hubby. Anyone see a problem with that? And Katie I wanted to thank you for guiding me on my health journey! You and your blog have been a great backbone and resource to me and my family. Thanks so very much!

  7. Salma Avatar

    Hi, Ely asked a question that I’m also wondering about. Would you please answer it? Thank you 🙂

  8. Nick Avatar

    What’s the purpose of the lavender oil? Won’t that stimulate estrogen?

  9. KATE Avatar

    Hi Katie,

    I’ve been trying your tip on growing hair–particularly eyelashes–with castor oil. I’m also having my dad use it on his balding head. 😉 Can you please tell me will non-organic castor oil work just as well? –I bought the Heritage brand, non organic.

    Thanks!
    Kate

  10. Sierra Avatar

    Thanks for sharing. I want to try the daily use gel on my husband, can you give more info on the vegetable emulsifier so I can have ingredients ready when recipe is posted? I thought all emulsifying waxes were toxic.

  11. Dozie Avatar

    5 stars
    I love your blog. Stumbled upon it by chance and loving it already. Please I would like to know if the Natural Hair Growth Oil will work for both men and women. My girlfriend cut her hair and she has been trying to regrow it. I would also like to know if it would be good for blacks because of our kinky and curly hair type. Lastly, how can i purchase them from you as I might not be able to mix them myself. Thank you

  12. Ely Avatar

    Hello,

    Can you explain why you use the rosemary antioxidant extract vs. the rosemary herbal oil (on Mountain Rose Herbs)? The herbal oil specifically mentions hair/scalp health, while the antioxidant extract doesn’t give uses. I’m interested to know why you chose the one you did. Thank you!

  13. Carol Avatar

    For those of you wondering about Mountain Rose Herbs Black Cumin Seed oil, and the fact it is sold in a clear/opaque bottle, just put it in another dark bottle. I used to buy Kombucha in dark bottles, and always keep glass bottles and jars for reuse: I just transferred the BCSO into one of these and keep it in a dark closet.

  14. Patrick Avatar

    5 stars
    Hello Katie,

    I have been growing my hair out for the last few months and have been using the castor oil in my hair. As my hair is growing out I have been noticing quite a bit of hair loss. (I’m 20 and have rather thick hair) I wonder if I’m just starting to notice this because I am used to short hair? I drink plenty of water and eat a pretty (bulletproof) diet.

    Can this be used to increase hair growth such as your serum? Also would this be safe for my face to help with beard growth?

    I also have relatively severe acne, however as I age it seems to become less of a problem. (Diet also helps a ton.) I want to know if you have more complex recipes for things like oil cleansing or your moisturizers. To incorporate some of the other oils that are supposed to help with acne. Such as Sea Buckthorn, Sweet Almond, tea tree etc. I have somewhat sensitive skin so any help would be appreciated.

    You know I might be the only 20 year old male that makes his own skincare and household products haha

    Thank you for the great blog,
    Patrick from Alaska

    1. josh Avatar

      Hi can castor oil help to growth of hair without mixing it with other oils. I need advice on how I can use it

  15. Bonnie Avatar

    Katie,

    Could this work on the face to encourage beard growth? My husband has wanted a full beard for forever, but his facial hair grows so thin. Thanks!

  16. Sharan Avatar

    Hi Katie,

    Thanks for your post. I’m confused as to when you would use this recipe for hair loss and when you would use your hair growth serum? (My husband has been using your hair growth serum almost daily and the growth seems pretty slow. I have been using the growth serum myself twice a week with very little results).

    Thanks!
    Sharan

    1. Katie - Wellness Mama Avatar

      Either one could be used. This one is definitely a little more potent, but also stronger smelling and more likely to irritate sensitive skin, making it more idea for men.

  17. Krystine Avatar
    Krystine

    Hi Katie, just wanted to leave a quick note on how thankful I am to have found your site. You’re saying it was one of the first that I found on my journey to a healthier lifestyle. I have used multiple of your DIY recipies and have been transitioning my family little by little! Thanks

  18. Gina Tyler Avatar
    Gina Tyler

    Great 🙂 article but sadly not enough was covered.
    Example; The Miasmatic DNA imprints we are predisposed with can alter hairgrowth.
    Meaning this- If you have inherited the Syphlitic Miasm you are bound to have loss of hair.
    No creams/potions/lotions/oils topically will fix this,unless you treat it from within (via anti miasmatic homeopathics)

    1. Katie - Wellness Mama Avatar

      I’ve seen information about that, but it is a somewhat controversial topic and many involved with epigenetic research would agree that it needs to be treated internally, but there is potential for other substances besides just homeopathics to be helpful as well. Since the skin is the largest detoxification and absorption organ, topical treatments could have some benefit even for miasms.

      1. Diane Avatar

        Homeopathics aren’t ‘substances,’ Katie. Gina is correct. Different constitutions require different remedies.

        1. Liv Avatar

          Really, Diane? You’re saying that homeopathic remedies aren’t “substances”? All that substance means is material/matter, which, as diluted as it is, homeopathic remedies still are. Just because every person would need a different remedy, doesn’t make any difference; they are still substances. Your comment is drowning in its own semantic arrogance. Also, do you see how using someone’s name as a punctuation like that is incredibly pejorative? Maybe you don’t have to be so quick to slam people who are just trying to help the world in the ways they can. You can add your two-cents without coming off as holier-than-thou.

          By the way, my homeopathic practitioner (who was an ND before she turned over completely to homeopathy) prescribed me a “substance” (an ointment) in addition to using a homeopathic remedy for a problem I was having. Apparently, even homeopathy can use help from outside ‘substances’ in order to cure.

          1. Abbi Avatar

            you are so right. The wtraditional medicine, the one that is followed in America & the rest of the west & the world is in fact the worst kind. It has almost killed the natural methods that were followed by the ancient systems like Ayurveda (fromIndia) & Unani (from the middle east, Unani is the word for Greek) I habe used both & have found them much more effective & much less dangerous to the patients & the planet than the current modern system that is being pushed in the USA & the world. I became a convert to Homeopathy when my daughter told me that she was having fertility issues becuse of PCOD & the doctor had suggested fertility treatments & wanted to put her on medication for diabetes. That time I stepped in & told her to find a good homeopathic doctor in India. (she was living in the USA but used to travel to India 2-3 times a year) She for oncelistened. She found a gynecologist who was the head of the Gyn depatment in a homeopathic medical college in India. That doctor treted her for 1 year, 7 my daughter followed it religiously…& 1 year from the start date of the treatment she got pregnant. She called up the doctor, & the doctor told her, “stop taking whatever I have given you & find yourself a good obetetricia. Come back to me when tour baby is 6-8 months old.” You won’t believe this: with the 1 uear of treatment, not only did the PCOD subside & she get pregnant, she lost 80% odf the weight she had put on, the diabetes disappeared, the coarse dark hair on her face disappeared, & her periods became regular & near normal. & today,she is 38, & a mother of a 6 yr old & a 4 yr old, & is still only thinking of going back to that doctor, has not yet gone there, because there are no obvious problems now… What can I say. Whenever I mention this on the internet of in company, I get pooh-poohed, even my daughter’s in-laws & husbad are not convinced EVEN after this. While atleast 12 other women (my daughter’s friends, the daughters & d-i-ls of many of my friends & their friends 7 relatives went to the same doctor after seeing the success of my daughter & have experienced the same result. And the entire treatment for my daughter cost her about $1000, including the ultrasounds that she had to get done out of pocket in the USA, because her insurance wouldn’t pay calling them unnecessary. She did one every 3 months, emailed the results to the doctor in India, & the doctor would give the prescription to my sister who would buy the medicine & send it to my daughter in the USA or my daughter would get it if she was in India. During the later part of the treatment it was easy, as my daughter & her husband had moved to India.

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